Is Is This Thing On? appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Is This Thing On? This R-rated comedy-drama about a marriage falling apart contains strong language and violence, along with moderate sexual content and disturbing scenes. The mature themes of divorce and adult struggles won't resonate with children, and the frequent profanity and intense content make it unsuitable for younger viewers.

What age is Is This Thing On? suitable for?

Our verdict for Is This Thing On? is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Is This Thing On? safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.

Cast

Will Arnett

Alex Novak

Laura Dern

Tess Novak

Andra Day

Christine

Bradley Cooper

Balls

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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